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Will the uterine fibroids affect my pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been recently married and I have been pregnant for three months. I have had low BP and gastric problems before pregnancy. Recently, the doctor noticed a uterus fibroid of size 3.24 x 2.78 cm. Is it common to have such a big fibroid? Will it affect the growth of my baby in the wo... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. The uterine fibroid usually causes difficulty in the implantation of the embryo. The fibroid also increases in size during pregnancy under the influence of hormones. As you are three months pregnant, I think your pregnancy should continue ... Read Full »
Why do I have bleeding with mild abdominal pressure at the seventh week of pregnancy?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 34-year-old female. My pregnancy was confirmed ten days ago, and now I am 7 weeks pregnant. I have noticed bleeding since last night with mild abdominal pressure. There are no other symptoms. I have five children already. I am asthmatic. Why do I have this bleeding? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Vaginal bleeding during the seventh week of pregnancy is an abnormal condition. This is threatening an abortion that requires urgent treatment. First of all, you should be on complete bed rest. You can take any progesterone preparation like Duphaston (Dydrogesterone)... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, This month I had an expected pregnancy, but it did not happen. I got my period this time within 25 days. My normal period cycle is 28 days, and I had ovulation days a month ago, so we tried pregnancy. But it made my periods early. What could be the reason for this? Please help me. T... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your health concerns and am ready to help you with this. The duration of the menstrual cycle is generally 28 to 30 days so the ovulation occurs typically around the 14th day of the process; so the most fertile period for you comes out at around the 12t... Read Full »
I am a 24-year-old, pregnant and not ready to start a family. What to do?
Query: Hello doctor, I have not been on birth control for over four years and have regular(unprotected) sex because I thought that maybe getting pregnant was not in the cards for me. However, I just found out I am seven weeks pregnant. I am 24 years old, and while I am not a teenager, I feel I am not ready... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. After the age of 21 years, a female body is capable of getting pregnant and giving birth to a healthy baby. If you have no financial or personal issues, this is the right time to have your first baby and then have a gap of at least four to five years for your career. Fee... Read Full »
Is tablet Cefpodoxime safe during pregnancy?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 8 weeks pregnant and tested positive for leukocytes. And my report states that no significant bacterial growth is seen. They prescribed me Cefpodoxime. Should I take it, and is it safe for the baby? Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The antibiotic prescribed is relatively safe during pregnancy. It would help if you took it, as there is a bacterial infection in your urinary tract, which is not very significant. However, there are always chances of flaring up, which can lead to failure of pregnanc... Read Full »
Sex without penetration. Why periods lasted only for 2 days?
Query: Hello doctor, I and my 19-year-old girlfriend had sex with no penetration but rub, four to five days before her ovulation day. She always has regular periods, but this time she had periods for just two days and had very less blood. There were a normal amount of blood clots and the color was also reg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. The occurrence of your periods is a clear indication that the pregnancy is not there and there is no possibility of getting pregnant. As far as the duration of the period is concerned as she was having normal bleeding but... Read Full »
Is bleeding during pregnancy normal?
Query: Hello doctor, It is my first pregnancy and I have been bleeding for the last four months. I consulted my doctor and she gave me medicines in order to stop the bleeding, but it is not stopping. There is some light spots. Please suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The sonography report that you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) shows that the baby is developing and the fetal heart is also normal. The other parameters like the placenta have to be checked by your gynecologist. In such cases, comp... Read Full »
Sex on safe day. Positive home pregnancy test. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,Can I believe the results from the home pregnancy test kits? My boyfriend penetrated me one month back, and I got my period two days later. I got it as expected. As I knew that the day we had sex fell under safe period, I did not have I-pill as I was expecting my period, and I also got ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suggest you get a urine pregnancy test done from a laboratory because if you read the test after 10 to 15 minutes, it may give a positive result. As you got your menses, the chance of pregnancy seems very less. The timing seems to be the safe period. Feel free to ask... Read Full »
I missed my menstrual cycle for over five days. My pregnancy test was positive. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am 22 years old and missed my menstrual cycle for over five days. I took a pregnancy test, and it was positive. I want to take medication for abortion. Can you please help me in this situation?Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If periods are delayed for five days, in such cases, they are two kinds of procedures that can be adopted: 1. Medical abortion. 2. Surgical abortion. In medical abortions, tablets are given at a scheduled time of over 48 hours, and the b... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am pregnant and currently in my second trimester. For the last two days, I have been getting an occasional sharp stabbing pain in my left ovary. I want to know if I should go to the hospital or if it can wait until morning. I am not really sure whether it has been the same or worse, ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I would like to tell you that getting stabbing pain in the ovary during pregnancy is not a normal condition; you may be having some bleeding inside your uterus. You have not shared with me the sonography of your second tri... Read Full »